PSHE

At SS Peter and Paul we encourage children to develop into healthy, independent, thoughtful and responsible members of society through Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). We encourage our pupils to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. In doing so, we help develop their sense of self-respect and self-esteem. We teach them how society is organised and governed. We ensure that they experience the process of democracy in school through the school council. We teach them about rights and responsibilities which is reinforced through the behaviour policy. They learn to appreciate what it means to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society.Aims:We want our children to develop self-awareness, positive self-esteem and confidence, enabling them to:

To understand and respect Catholic, Christian and Other Faiths beliefs and values

To develop self-confidence and self-esteem, and make informed choices regarding personal and social issues

To know what constitutes a healthy lifestyle

To know how to keep themselves and others safe

To understand how to have worthwhile and fulfilling friendships/ relationships

To be respectful of the differences between people

To develop independence their own independence and become responsible members of the school community

To be positive and active members of a democratic society

To celebrate their own abilities and those of others

To behave in a socially and morally acceptable way including towards authority and each other

To become involved in the life of their community

To be aware and take responsibility for the environment

Curriculum ContentOur programme for PSHE is an integral part of our Education in Personal Relationships (EPR), SEAL and RE schemes of work. The objectives have been mapped against our RE scheme (God Matters) and are currently being reviewed and updated. PSHE is also incorporated into our science, history, Healthy Eating and Drug Education.The curriculum is enriched by activities outside the classroom and by visitors to the classroom. For example